Trump Tries to Ease Tensions After Threatening 100% Tariffs on China Amid Rare Earth Dispute

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump sought to calm fears of a spiraling trade conflict with China on Sunday, just hours after threatening to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports in retaliation for Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals. The proposed tariffs would mark a massive escalation — nearly doubling the current average…

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Trump’s Call to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza Raises Concerns for Middle East Stability

Trump’s Controversial Remarks Former US President Donald Trump recently made headlines with his comments about “cleaning out” Gaza. His statement has sparked widespread debate about its potential implications for the already volatile Middle East region. Potential Impact on Regional Dynamics The call for aggressive action in Gaza has alarmed international observers, who fear it could…

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Bill Gross and Warren Buffett Signal Caution as Stock Market Wavers

Prominent investors Bill Gross and Warren Buffett have recently signaled caution regarding the stock market. Gross, known as the “Bond King,” advised investors to focus on selling during market recoveries instead of buying dips. His warning came ahead of a significant market selloff driven by weak payroll data and a disappointing manufacturing index report. Warren…

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China Expands Himalayan Border Villages Amid International Concerns

China’s efforts to construct new villages along its disputed Himalayan border with India have intensified global scrutiny, raising questions about its intentions. These villages, referred to as “xiaokang” (or “well-off” villages), often boast roads, helipads, and walled compounds, suggesting dual civilian-military uses. The strategic locations of these villages, some built alarmingly close to the Line…

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Trump Slams Walmart Over Price Hikes, Demands Retail Giant “Eat the Tariffs”

President Donald Trump reignited his tariff feud with corporate America this weekend, calling out Walmart for blaming his trade policies for looming price hikes across its retail stores. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump took direct aim at Walmart—the United States’ largest retailer—over its warning that tariffs imposed on imported goods would lead…

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Five-time Grand Slam Winner Iga Świątek Suspended After Doping Violation

Tennis sensation Iga Świątek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, has been suspended for one month following a positive test for trimetazidine, a substance banned under anti-doping regulations. The test, conducted out-of-competition in August, revealed traces of the substance in a prescribed medication Świątek was using for jet lag and sleep disorders. While trimetazidine is prohibited…

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Protests in Valencia Demand Leader’s Resignation Over Deadly Flood Response

Tens of thousands of demonstrators recently took to the streets in Valencia, Spain, calling for the resignation of local leaders over their handling of the recent deadly floods. The floods, which resulted in significant loss of life and damage, have sparked widespread criticism of the government’s response, with protesters accusing officials of failing to implement…

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